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maturity
noun ma·tu·ri·ty \mə-ˈtu̇r-ə-tē, -ˈtyu̇r- also -ˈchu̇r-\
Definition of MATURITY
1
: the quality or state of being mature; especially : full development <lacks the wisdom and maturity needed to run the company>
2
: termination of the period that an obligation has to run
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First Known Use of MATURITY
15th century
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MATURITY Defined for Kids
maturity
noun ma·tu·ri·ty \mə-ˈtu̇r-ə-tē, -ˈtyu̇r-, -ˈchu̇r-\
Definition of MATURITY for Kids
: the condition of being fully developed
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maturity
noun ma·tu·ri·ty \mə-ˈt(y)u̇r-ət-ē also -ˈchu̇r-\
plural ma·tu·ri·ties
Medical Definition of MATURITY
: the quality or state of being mature; especially : full development
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